New Balance is going toe to toe with some of the biggest football boot brands, to bring some quality options for players. They've also released some exciting collaborations with stars like Raheem Sterling, Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze in recent times.
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The Tekela is one of the brand's most popular silos and is a great laceless boot option. Design features aim to get you closer to and superior control of the ball. So, it's no surprise that you'll see New Balance football boots amongst the big names on the best football boot lists.
So, we put the New Balance Tekela v4 Pro to the test. From comfort to value for money, we take a deep dive into everything that makes this football boot stand out against the competition.Â
How we tested the boots:
We enlisted a helping hand from London-based boot reviewer @ljcollects to take the New Balance Tekela v4 Pro out on the pitch. We tasked @ljcollects with a list of questions, seeking everything from the boot's wearability to areas where they lack. Dribbling to shooting and everything in between, there’s nothing we didn’t try with these boots, giving you our most accurate review possible.
At a glance:
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| Comfort | 4/5 |
| Speed | 4/5 |
| Control | 4/5 |
| Style | 4/5 |
| Value | 4/5 |
You’ve seen the ratings, now let's get into the boots in more detail:Â
The New Balance Tekela v4 Pro in three words
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Flexible
New Balance Most notable features
- Hypoknit upper is soft, flexible and comfortable.
- Added shorter blades around the top half give the soleplate some great added aggression.
How the New Balance Tekela v4 Pro compare to their competition
The New Balance Tekela v4 Pro boots are, without a doubt, the most comfortable laceless boots on the market right now. They are thinner and lighter than most laceless offerings from other brands, so they give you the ‘sock-like’, almost barefoot feel that laceless boots should aspire to.
New Balance The problem with the New Balance Tekela v4 Pro
They came up ever so slightly shorter than other pairs I have in the same size, so worth noting for those who do not like a very tight fit length-wise.
New Balance The New Balance Tekela v4 Pro are the perfect fit for
Those with wider feet, who have been unable to try laceless boots in the past for this reason. Creative players who want a boot that is lightweight but also offers slightly more protection than very thin ‘speed’ boots.
Our final thoughts
The additional option of the wider fit version really makes these the most accessible of the laceless boots available.